Today’s song is “Icarus” by Mount Sharp. This is the latest track off the Brooklyn-based group’s forthcoming EP Weird Fears, set to release later this summer. Having met in Portland, Maine, Sarah Wood (Vocals/Guitar) and Bryan Bruchman (Guitar) ended up as roommates in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, working on songs at home and building the foundation for what would become Mount Sharp. Joined by their friend Ryan Zumsen on bass, they got to work crafting songs about “science and bad decisions” and started playing shows in late 2012. The band is an amalgamation of inspirations, past and present. With inflections of Fleetwood Mac and Joanna Newsom, the band also cites indie powerhouses Yo La Tengo and Dinosaur JR. as influences. The band has played major New York music festivals including CMJ and Northside, and just completed a 4-week residency at Pianos in NYC.
This fuzzcore trio makes some awesome sounds. Their singular rock distortions layered with musical melodies creates a complex and cool tone. Topped off with sweet crooning vocals from Sara Wood, you have a rip, roaring band with indie rock appeal. I can see this band taking the festival circuit by storm.
Listen below and for more information on Mount Sharp check out their official website, Facebook, and Twitter pages.
is accompanied by a romantic short film that shines the light of day on the feelings and thoughts that are often reserved for restless nights.”